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mrsrusty
mrsrusty
20 November 2012

Help, is having a low deck going to stink in few years?!

Help, is having a low deck going to stink in few years?!

Thank you both for your reassurance ::lol:: I thought it was a bit strange!

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mrsrusty
Nov 20, 2012 10:01 pm
Adam.M
Adam.M
15 November 2012

Bolt down anchors - how strong?

Bolt down anchors - how strong?

I recently spec'd a set of verandah plans that was to be built over existing exposed aggregate paving. I specified that the paving was 100mm reinforced with a 75mm or so…

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Adam.M
Nov 15, 2012 11:21 am
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kexkez
Nov 14, 2012 3:02 am
kexkez
Trek6006
Trek6006
13 November 2012

Retic controller - hard wired vs transformer

Retic controller - hard wired vs transformer

Hi there, first time post here I have an old rainmaster controller that plugs directly in to a power point with a transformer (240v to 24v) I have a spare Rain Bird (ESP…

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Trek6006
Nov 13, 2012 10:33 pm
Rudolf1980
Rudolf1980
13 November 2012

Colorbond fence - Woodland Grey or Monument

Colorbond fence - Woodland Grey or Monument

As I said prev, we have monument gutters garage and front doors and trims. My hubby panicked a bit when we recently built a carport off the side of our house to cover our…

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Rudolf1980
Nov 13, 2012 10:09 am
Rudolf1980
shellbelle
shellbelle
8 November 2012

Show me your pergola's.... please

Show me your pergola's.... please

thanks heaps :-) i appreciate it

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shellbelle
Nov 08, 2012 9:41 pm
DJP3095
DJP3095
6 November 2012

Help - who can make us a decent fence?!?

Help - who can make us a decent fence?!?

Our neighbours are keen to replace the adjoining fence which is around 40 metres long. We would prefer a non-paling fence and they suggested corrugated iron. We have all…

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DJP3095
Nov 06, 2012 8:21 pm
SaveH2O
SaveH2O
30 October 2012

Are water pump covers necessary or a waste of money?

Are water pump covers necessary or a waste of money?

Covers are inexpensive and necessary for most pumps. It also looks better. The pump piping should go to a manifold away from the pump if additional branch lines are…

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SaveH2O
Oct 30, 2012 10:50 am
SaveH2O
boiselfish
boiselfish
29 October 2012

Paths around the house - options?!

Paths around the house - options?!

Hey Mrs P! We went with concrete paths around the house from one side to the other. We had it all done at the same time as the driveway. Check our landscaping thread for…

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boiselfish
Oct 29, 2012 12:44 pm
belandchris
belandchris
28 October 2012

HELP! What size flue kit for Beefeater outdoor Rangehood?

HELP! What size flue kit for Beefeater outdoor Rangehood?

Hi bdd, I have since spoken to a specialist rangehood installer who said that it needs to be 200mm ducting as anything less and the rangehood would run very noisy. I…

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belandchris
Oct 28, 2012 7:52 pm
ANTHRAXXX
ANTHRAXXX
26 October 2012

HELP - Wood screening on Limestone Block Wall

HELP - Wood screening on Limestone Block Wall

Hello, Have recently added a limestone block wall out the front of the house, with 2-block high pillars every 2mtrs. I've bought some Modwood screen boards to install as…

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ANTHRAXXX
Oct 26, 2012 11:36 am
symy75
symy75
25 October 2012

How can a company get away with this?

How can a company get away with this?

I have been left feeling very frustrated today by a Perth company - Eco Outdoor WA and feel the need to vent! As a working mum with 3 children under 5 who is building a…

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symy75
Oct 25, 2012 8:06 pm
Treeseachanger
Treeseachanger
19 October 2012

Help with Shed colour schemes

Help with Shed colour schemes

Yes, all I have now is a small CLB chart. :th: I haven't seen any really large sheds in clb colours I recognise, huge milking or machinery sheds aren't usually that…

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Treeseachanger
Oct 19, 2012 8:19 pm
Belial
Belial
19 October 2012

Show me your hardwood deck...

Show me your hardwood deck...

Also as your in Tas it may be worth looking for a local source or mill. Timber that's been seasoned locally should present less issues at least in terms of varying…

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Belial
Oct 19, 2012 10:50 am
Belial
GavinSmith
GavinSmith
16 October 2012

Need Draftsman for Patio - Perth - South of River

Need Draftsman for Patio - Perth - South of River

Hi I'm looking for a draftsman to draw council plans for Patio and Timber Decking. Hope someone can point me in the right direction. Cheers Gavin

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GavinSmith
Oct 16, 2012 8:22 pm
Getjason
Getjason
24 October 2012

Polished Concrete Outside

Polished Concrete Outside

Polished concrete and ground concrete with a non slip sealer are TOTALLY different things. my suggestion would be to grind it to a suitable finish and seal with a…

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Getjason
Oct 24, 2012 1:00 am
kexkez
kexkez
10 October 2012

Lawn best for northern coastal suburbs of WA

Lawn best for northern coastal suburbs of WA

well done. make sure you to the prep as per fu's instructions. don't skimp

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kexkez
Oct 10, 2012 9:59 pm
kexkez
far2_fast
far2_fast
7 October 2012

Area down side of house

Area down side of house

Hey all - my first post. I am looking to build an undercover area down the side of the house. 1.2m from hose to fence. I'd like it to be as weatherproof as possible. I…

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far2_fast
Oct 07, 2012 10:35 pm
The Vans
The Vans
7 October 2012

Giant chess and where to buy the pieces!

Giant chess and where to buy the pieces!

When school goes back i will find out where our school got ours from (a new purchase). We got sponsors for each chess piece and each was worth $25and the p&c put up the…

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The Vans
Oct 07, 2012 10:11 pm
The Vans
tengals
tengals
4 October 2012

Help pergola leaking!

Help pergola leaking!

yep, unscrew it and like you said crate a higher batten at one end and progressively lower towards the lawn... re-screw the sheeting down P.S i'd be furious with the…

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tengals
Oct 04, 2012 11:39 am
stellabella
stellabella
2 October 2012

Need help with location of outdoor shower :)

Need help with location of outdoor shower :)

Hi everyone, Just started a thread on the building a new house forum in regard to the location of an outdoor shower we are planning, I'd appreciate it if you'd pop over,…

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stellabella
Oct 02, 2012 3:01 pm
stellabella
Michelle
Michelle
1 October 2012

Create a virtual home online?

Create a virtual home online?

Apparently Google has a sketch site free. I tried it, was too confusing for me. I like nice user friendly sites best. I don't have time to master the the sites if they are…

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Michelle
Oct 01, 2012 4:49 pm
Michelle
builderforlife
builderforlife
24 September 2012

Timber Pergola Frame - Low Sheen or Gloss paint?

Timber Pergola Frame - Low Sheen or Gloss paint?

Gloss external paint is an abomination and should not be considered, but then I also wouldnt wear my moccasins down to the local shops!

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builderforlife
Sep 24, 2012 8:18 pm
builderforlife
suzfenau1
suzfenau1
24 September 2012

Deck rejuvenation advice

Deck rejuvenation advice

Hi, I have gone off our deck lately as it always looks dusty, things just seem to cling to it. However it wasn't always this way it was only after a certain product we…

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suzfenau1
Sep 24, 2012 10:53 am
cherub
cherub
23 September 2012

Pergola, domed or flat roof, advice needed pls

Pergola, domed or flat roof, advice needed pls

Post a pic of the house. Flat roofs tend to hold the heat more, also depends on budget restraints. Colorbond roof with ceiling and insulation and skylights if needed…

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cherub
Sep 23, 2012 2:25 pm
jodge
jodge
19 September 2012

What tools require for doing merbau fence & decks?

What tools require for doing merbau fence & decks?

Hi Urk! We're in the process of putting in some decking. . . if you want to use screws instead of nails, I would think about investing in an Impact Driver. . . it's a bit…

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jodge
Sep 19, 2012 11:14 pm
jodge
ring09
ring09
17 September 2012

Best place to get decking material around Epping, Victoria.

Best place to get decking material around Epping, Victoria.

Hi Urk, I am in the process of ringing around to find out merbau prices, havent narrowed it down yet but found this company on ebay, might be worth a ring when you know…

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ring09
Sep 17, 2012 10:08 pm
ring09
vanders2
vanders2
6 September 2012

Nail-less decking system

Nail-less decking system

I have used the camo decking system and been very impressed with the results. Very easy to use and I like the idea that i can replace…

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vanders2
Sep 06, 2012 9:26 am
suzfenau1
suzfenau1
3 September 2012

To deck or not to deck

To deck or not to deck

honestly I don't like decks. They look dirty very easily and the stain doesn't look good for very long. I clean mine quite often and it looks…

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suzfenau1
Sep 03, 2012 2:55 pm
tengals
tengals
1 September 2012

how to make Letter box/where to get?

how to make Letter box/where to get?

basically yeah, there is a guy in QLD who does custom ones etc he is on ebay, or was a while ago.

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tengals
Sep 01, 2012 9:09 am
QLDERHOMEOWNER
QLDERHOMEOWNER
31 August 2012

Queenslander Home Balcony Enclosure with Fly Screen

Queenslander Home Balcony Enclosure with Fly Screen

I have a 1930's restored qlder home with 2.8m balcony all the way around the home. the midgies are shocking 5 months of the year. the balcony has standard roof purlins and…

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QLDERHOMEOWNER
Aug 31, 2012 8:52 pm
Mclaren
Mclaren
30 August 2012

Does an outdoor BBQ need a rangehood if under alfresco?

Does an outdoor BBQ need a rangehood if under alfresco?

We had a lot of grease on our pergola roof at our old house, built up over the years but definetely didn't look nice. This time we have a range hood,, we…

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Mclaren
Aug 30, 2012 4:12 pm
Mclaren
SaveH2O
SaveH2O
29 August 2012

Drip Edge

Drip Edge

Sheet roofing is defective if it overhangs the gutter's inside face by less than 50 mm or by more than 65 mm. If it is a recent install, it will be under warranty and…

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SaveH2O
Aug 29, 2012 1:41 pm
SaveH2O
kch
kch
23 August 2012

Deck installer Brisbane

Deck installer Brisbane

Hi guys, does anyone have any recommendations of compiles or people you used for installing a deck in the north Brisbane area? I need to start shopping around for detailed…

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kch
Aug 23, 2012 5:49 pm
jj1
jj1
22 August 2012

Outdoor gas points for bbqs

Outdoor gas points for bbqs

We're in NSW and a new build, so here at least, is definitely doable. Don't know the rules in WA, also with an existing build a problem might arise as to the running of…

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jj1
Aug 22, 2012 9:02 pm
Treeseachanger
Treeseachanger
18 August 2012

Advice - Colour coordination

Advice - Colour coordination

Blue with brown, and white to set it off look good together. So do you just want to upgrade these existing colours for a better blend? Or are you going for something…

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Treeseachanger
Aug 18, 2012 4:24 pm
raj_27
raj_27
14 August 2012

Pergola and Deck

Pergola and Deck

Thanks Guys for the reply. After a lot of question and answers with all, i have ended up getting everyone quote exact same thing. In the end landscaper is still the…

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raj_27
Aug 14, 2012 2:48 pm
daveandally1
daveandally1
13 August 2012

28C or 31C alfesco

28C or 31C alfesco

Hi hj84. My partner and I raised our alfresco (and garage) ceilings from 25c to 28c. We had the option of 31c as well but 28c is perfect. I have pics on my thread of the…

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daveandally1
Aug 13, 2012 2:08 am
daveandally1
THOMA
THOMA
12 August 2012

outdoor gas heaters

outdoor gas heaters

We have one of the tabletop ones and it's fantastic. Everyone around the table gets the warmth and the hot parts are high enough for kids not to touch.

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THOMA
Aug 12, 2012 10:46 am
Laila
Laila
10 August 2012

Outdoor Retractable Awning: Recommendations for Melbourne

Outdoor Retractable Awning: Recommendations for Melbourne

Check out what companies the awnings are from at your local cafes, they are usually able to withstand weather. Some of them are wind sensitive so will automatically wind…

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Laila
Aug 10, 2012 11:06 pm
Laila
Laila
10 August 2012

Outdoor area advice

Outdoor area advice

A bit more info might help with answers.. What area are you in? How big is the area you want to do this for? Tiles can vary in price, you are better off going to a tile…

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Laila
Aug 10, 2012 10:58 pm
First_Timer_Ray
First_Timer_Ray
10 August 2012

Hebel bench seat/garden bed?

Hebel bench seat/garden bed?

I am thinking about adding a bench seat that will double as a raised garden bed around our patio area. I like the idea of hebel - being lightweight but I am not sure as…

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First_Timer_Ray
Aug 10, 2012 3:25 pm
First_Timer_Ray
johnb9
johnb9
5 August 2012

Bistro Blinds

Bistro Blinds

We had some cafe bistro blinds installed by Blockout Blinds http://www.blockoutblinds.com.au/cafe-blinds/ and they look great, but they were around that price. My brother…

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johnb9
Aug 05, 2012 10:07 pm
steveandmary
steveandmary
27 July 2012

Alfresco bar fridge recommendations

Alfresco bar fridge recommendations

Hi, We are looking for advice / recommendations on bar fridges for an alfresco. Ideally we want a single door, glass front, front vented, lockable and quiet unit. Any…

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steveandmary
Jul 27, 2012 11:27 pm
alt0160
alt0160
27 July 2012

WA: Looking for Sun Hoods

WA: Looking for Sun Hoods

I was not sure where to post this. Does anyone in WA know where I can find someone to install sun hoods like…

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alt0160
Jul 27, 2012 10:23 pm
Treeseachanger
Treeseachanger
27 July 2012

Help with paint colour for garage roller door ..

Help with paint colour for garage roller door ..

So you have: sandstone bricks white windows dark brick garage with cream roller doors Is this all correct? What is your roof colour please?

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Treeseachanger
Jul 27, 2012 3:33 pm
Crow
Crow
25 July 2012

Alfresco Kitchens

Alfresco Kitchens

Was looking at some of this stuff today. Why are outdoor BBQ ramgehoods so expensive , what can't I use a cheap euro 900mm rangehood for…

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Crow
Jul 25, 2012 9:26 pm
grom40
grom40
25 July 2012

What type of " flooring" you have under the clothesline?

What type of " flooring" you have under the clothesline?

Mine's dead weeds/mud at present but I am looking at using some of my left over bricks to do a path to and "paving" around the clothesline. One of the many "round to it"…

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grom40
Jul 25, 2012 1:11 pm
grom40
simbot82
simbot82
23 July 2012

Resurfacing a tennis court

Resurfacing a tennis court

Hey all, I am looking at a property with an old 60's b@tchumen tennis court. (silly forbidden text :P) What might the costs be of restoring this court to some modicum of…

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simbot82
Jul 23, 2012 4:13 pm

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